Medical Treatment Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 7-15 business days
- Fee
- $60-100 USD
- Validity
- Duration of medical treatment
- Entry
- Single entry
Medical visa is for those traveling to Turkey for medical treatment at Turkish hospitals or clinics. The visa duration is aligned with the expected duration of medical treatment. Both ordinary medical visa (via embassy) and e-visa options may be available depending on nationality.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all nationalities seeking medical treatment in Turkey
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Purpose of visit
For medical treatment, surgery, or medical consultation at Turkish medical facilities
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Health
Applicants must provide medical documentation supporting the need for treatment in Turkey
Required vaccinations: None specified, but medical documentation required
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Financial
Applicants must demonstrate ability to pay for medical treatment and stay
Minimum funds: Sufficient to cover medical expenses plus living costs
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-sized photos
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient to cover medical expenses and stay; Months required: 6
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Valid for Turkey, covering medical treatment; Minimum coverage: $50,000 USD
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from registered Turkish hospital or clinic confirming medical treatment, including details of medical condition, required treatment, duration, and cost
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Medical reports from home country doctor explaining condition and need for treatment in Turkey; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Turkey Medical Visa Application; Form url: https://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain invitation letter from Turkish hospital and gather medical reports
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Online application
Complete visa pre-application online at Turkish consulate website
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Turkish embassy or consulate
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Document submission
Submit all documents including hospital invitation and medical reports
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Fee payment
Pay medical visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with medical visa